Dell XPS Gen 5 Manuals

Manuals and User Guides for Dell XPS Gen 5. We have 4 Dell XPS Gen 5 manuals available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual, Service Manual, Product Information Manual

Dell XPS Gen 5 Owner's Manual (162 pages)

Owner's Manual

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 13.54 MB

Table of Contents
3
Finding Information
9
1 Setting up and Using Your Computer

13
2 Optimizing Performance

37
- Hyper-Threading
  37
- Overclocking
  37
- PCI Express Cards
  38
3 Solving Problems

39
- Troubleshooting Tips
  39
- Battery Problems
  39
- Drive Problems
  39
  - CD and DVD Drive Problems
    40
  - Hard Drive Problems
    41
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
  41
- Error Messages
  42
- IEEE 1394 Device Problems
  43
- Keyboard Problems
  44
- Lockups and Software Problems
  44
- Memory Problems
  46
- Mouse Problems
  47
- Network Problems
  48
- Power Problems
  48
- Printer Problems
  49
- Scanner Problems
  50
- Sound and Speaker Problems
  51
  - No Sound from Speakers
    51
  - No Sound from Headphones
    52
- Video and Monitor Problems
  52
  - If the Screen Is Blank
    52
  - If the Screen Is Difficult to Read
    53
4 Advanced Troubleshooting

55
- Diagnostic Lights
  55
- Dell Diagnostics
  58
  - When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
    58
- Drivers
  60
  - What Is a Driver
    60
  - Identifying Drivers
    60
  - Reinstalling Drivers
    61
- Using Microsoft ® Windows ® XP System Restore
  62
- Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
  64
- Reinstalling Microsoft ® Windows ® XP
  64
  - Before You Begin
    64
  - Reinstalling Windows XP
    65
5 Removing and Installing Parts

69
- Before You Begin
  69
- Front and Back View of the Computer
  71
  - Front View
    71
  - Front View (Doors Open)
    72
  - Back View
    73
- Opening the Computer Cover
  75
- Inside View of Your Computer
  76
- System Board Components
  77
- Memory
  78
  - Installing Memory
    79
  - Removing Memory
    81
- Cards
  81
  - PCI Cards
    82
  - PCI Express Cards
    85
- Serial Port Adapters
  89
  - Installing a Serial Port Adapter
    89
  - Removing a Serial Port Adapter
    90
- Drives
  91
  - General Installation Guidelines
    92
  - Connecting Drive Cables
    92
- Hard Drive
  94
  - Removing a Hard Drive
    94
  - Installing a Hard Drive
    95
  - Adding a Second Hard Drive
    98
- Floppy Drive
  99
  - Removing a Floppy Drive
    100
  - Installing a Floppy Drive
    101
- Media Card Reader
  103
  - Removing a Media Card Reader
    103
  - Installing a Media Card Reader
    104
- CD/DVD Drive
  105
  - Removing a CD/DVD Drive
    106
  - Installing a CD/DVD Drive
    107
- Processor Airflow Shroud
  109
  - Removing the Processor Airflow Shroud
    109
  - Installing the Processor Airflow Shroud
    110
- Processor
  110
  - Removing the Processor
    110
  - Installing the Processor
    113
- Front Panel
  115
  - Removing the Front Panel
    116
  - Replacing the Front Panel
    116
- Drive Door
  117
  - Removing the Drive Door
    117
  - Replacing the Drive Door
    118
- Battery
  120
  - Replacing the Battery
    120
- Closing the Computer Cover
  121
6 Appendix

123
- Specifications
  123
- System Setup
  127
  - Overview
    127
  - Entering System Setup
    128
  - System Setup Options
    129
  - Boot Sequence
    132
- Clearing Forgotten Passwords
  134
- Clearing CMOS Settings
  135
- Cleaning Your Computer
  135
  - Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
    135
  - Mouse
    136
  - Floppy Drive
    136
  - Cds and Dvds
    136
- Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
  137
  - Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
    137
  - Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
    137
- FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
  137
  - Class a
    138
  - Class B
    138
  - FCC Identification Information
    139
- Contacting Dell
  139
Index

157

Dell XPS Gen 5 Owner's Manual (154 pages)

Dell Desktop Computer Owner's Manual

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 5.55 MB

Table of Contents
3
Finding Information
9
1 Setting up and Using Your Computer

13
- Opening the Drive Door
  13
- Changing the Front-Panel Light Color
  14
- Connecting Two Monitors
  15
- About Serial ATA Drives
  17
- About Your RAID Configuration
  17
- Transferring Information to a New Computer
  25
- Playing Cds and Movies
  26
  - Playing a CD or DVD
    26
  - Adjusting the Volume
    28
  - Adjusting the Picture
    28
- Copying Cds and Dvds
  28
- Network Setup Wizard
  30
- Power Management
  31
  - Overview
    31
  - Standby Mode
    31
  - Hibernate Mode
    31
  - Power Options Properties
    32
2 Optimizing Performance

35
- Hyper-Threading
  35
- Overclocking
  35
- PCI Express Cards
  36
3 Solving Problems

37
- Troubleshooting Tips
  37
- Battery Problems
  37
- Drive Problems
  37
  - CD and DVD Drive Problems
    38
  - Hard Drive Problems
    39
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
  39
- Error Messages
  40
- IEEE 1394 Device Problems
  41
- Keyboard Problems
  41
- Lockups and Software Problems
  42
- Memory Problems
  44
- Mouse Problems
  44
- Network Problems
  45
- Power Problems
  46
- Printer Problems
  47
- Scanner Problems
  47
- Sound and Speaker Problems
  48
  - No Sound from Speakers
    48
  - No Sound from Headphones
    49
- Video and Monitor Problems
  50
  - If the Screen Is Blank
    50
  - If the Screen Is Difficult to Read
    50
4 Advanced Troubleshooting

53
- Diagnostic Lights
  53
- Dell Diagnostics
  56
  - When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
    56
- Drivers
  59
  - What Is a Driver
    59
  - Identifying Drivers
    59
  - Reinstalling Drivers
    60
- Using Microsoft ® Windows ® XP System Restore
  61
- Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec
  63
- Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
  64
- Reinstalling Microsoft ® Windows ® XP
  64
  - Before You Begin
    64
  - Reinstalling Windows XP
    65
5 Removing and Installing Parts

67
- Before You Begin
  67
- Front and Back View of the Computer
  69
  - Front View
    69
  - Front View (Doors Open)
    70
  - Back View
    71
- Opening the Computer Cover
  73
- Inside View of Your Computer
  74
- System Board Components
  75
- Memory
  76
  - Installing Memory
    77
  - Removing Memory
    79
- Cards
  79
  - PCI Cards
    80
  - PCI Express Cards
    83
- Drives
  88
  - General Installation Guidelines
    88
  - Connecting Drive Cables
    89
- Hard Drive
  90
  - Removing a Hard Drive
    90
  - Installing a Hard Drive
    91
  - Adding a Second Hard Drive
    94
- Floppy Drive
  95
  - Removing a Floppy Drive
    96
  - Installing a Floppy Drive
    96
- CD/DVD Drive
  98
  - Removing a CD/DVD Drive
    98
  - Installing a CD/DVD Drive
    99
- Processor Airflow Shroud
  102
  - Removing the Processor Airflow Shroud
    102
  - Installing the Processor Airflow Shroud
    103
- Processor
  103
  - Removing the Processor
    103
  - Installing the Processor
    106
- Front Panel
  108
  - Removing the Front Panel
    108
  - Replacing the Front Panel
    109
- Drive Door
  110
  - Removing the Drive Door
    110
  - Replacing the Drive Door
    111
- Battery
  113
  - Replacing the Battery
    113
- Closing the Computer Cover
  114
6 Appendix

115
- Specifications
  115
- System Setup
  119
  - Overview
    119
  - Entering System Setup
    120
  - System Setup Options
    121
  - Boot Sequence
    124
- Clearing Forgotten Passwords
  126
- Clearing CMOS Settings
  127
- Cleaning Your Computer
  127
  - Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
    127
  - Mouse
    128
  - Floppy Drive
    128
  - Cds and Dvds
    128
- Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
  129
  - Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
    129
  - Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
    129
- FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
  129
  - Class a
    130
  - Class B
    130
  - FCC Identification Information
    131
- Contacting Dell
  131
Index

149

Dell XPS Gen 5 Service Manual (57 pages)

Service Manual

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 2.12 MB

Front View
2
Back View
3
Power Lights
5
Diagnostic Lights
5
Advanced Troubleshooting
5
Beep Codes
6
System Messages
7
Before You Begin
9
Getting Started
9
Recommended Tools
9
Turning off Your Computer
9
Before Working Inside Your Computer
9
Opening the Computer Cover
11
Closing the Computer Cover
12
Removing and Installing Parts
13
DDR2 Memory Overview
13
Addressing Memory with 4-GB Configurations
14
Installing Memory
14
Removing Memory
15
Expansion Cards
15
Installing an Expansion Card
16
Removing an Expansion Card
17
Drives
19
General Installation Guidelines
19
Connecting Drive Cables
19
Drive Interface Connectors
19
Removing a Hard Drive
20
Installing a Hard Drive
21
Adding a Second Hard Drive
22
Removing a Floppy Drive
23
Installing a Floppy Drive
24
Removing a Media Card Reader
25
Installing a Media Card Reader
26
Removing a CD/DVD Drive
27
Installing a CD/DVD Drive
28
Removing the Processor Airflow Shroud
29
Installing the Processor Airflow Shroud
30
Removing the Processor
30
Installing the Processor
32
System Board
33
Removing the System Board
34
Replacing the System Board
34
Removing the Power Supply
35
Removing the Front Panel
36
Front LED Board
36
Removing the Front LED Board
37
Removing the Drive Door
37
Drive Door
37
Replacing the Drive Door
38
Replacing the Battery
39
Technical Specifications
41
Entering the System Setup Program
44
System Setup Program Screens
44
System Setup Program Options
44
Option Settings
46
Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot
46
Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots
46
Boot Sequence
46
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
47
Clearing CMOS Settings
47
Technical Overview
49
Inside View of Your Computer
49
System Board Components
49
DC Power Connector P1
50
DC Power Connector P2
51
DC Power Connector P5
51
DC Power Connector P4
54

Dell XPS Gen 5 Product Information Manual (2 pages)

Quick Start Guide

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 1.99 MB

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Dell XPS Gen 5 Owner's Manual (162 pages)

Table of Contents

1 Setting up and Using Your Computer

2 Optimizing Performance

3 Solving Problems

4 Advanced Troubleshooting

5 Removing and Installing Parts

6 Appendix

Index

Dell XPS Gen 5 Owner's Manual (154 pages)

Table of Contents

1 Setting up and Using Your Computer

2 Optimizing Performance

3 Solving Problems

4 Advanced Troubleshooting

5 Removing and Installing Parts

6 Appendix

Index

Dell XPS Gen 5 Service Manual (57 pages)

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Dell XPS Gen 5 Product Information Manual (2 pages)

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